2024, Les Champs Libres, BORDEAUX Blanc (Ch. Lafleur)

In 2013 Julie and Baptiste began separating out some of the parcels of Sauvignon Blanc that had been growing from the Sancerre stock - they were becoming increasingly impressed with the wines from certain areas with a clay/limestone sub-soil. The result is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc which combines the fruit from three key vineyard parcels - À Louima, Les Pèchers and Les Acacias - and blended to create Les Champs Libres. In 2014 a new parcel Mathilde was added.

 100% Sauvignon Blanc (Massal selections from Sancerre)

Grated ginger with citrus, chamomile, white tea, grip, energy, gunsmoke, preserved lemons. One of the very few wines this year that make you feel the smile, the electricity, and the desire to own it. Clay limestone soils, harvest 10 and 11 September. 100% Sancerre massal selections. One of the wines of the vintage, from the team at Château Lafleur.
97 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux.

The 2024 Les Champs Libres, pure Sauvignon Blanc picked on September 10 and 11, takes a little coaxing from the glass to gradually reveal subtle white flower, beeswax and Anjou pear scents. The palate is well balanced with lime cordial and citrus fruit on the entry giving way to hints of Japanese yuzu and Clementine towards the poised and persistent finish. This is simply one of the best whites produced in 2024 in Bordeaux.
93-95 Neal Martin, Vinous.

Pure, floral nose with a forward & clean palate of peaches & nectarines. Long and mineral, powerful and structured.
Katharine Maude, April 2025.